At risk of sounding stereotypical here, it does seem like women gab a whole lot more than men do. But according to a recent study, POWERFUL men talk more than powerful women do. Ah.

Here's the latest, brought to you in the Administrative Science Quarterly by Yale faculty member Victoria L. Brescoll:

--In a study of United States senators, more powerful male senators talked a lot more than less powerful male senators. But powerful female senators did not talk more than less powerful female senators. What gives?

--An analysis of a similar experiment suggested that powerful women hesitated to talk more out of fear that they would be seen as less likable, "out of line," domineering and too controlling, and that they would lose power and be less effective. Was this study taken in the 1950s or what?

--In a third study, talkative male CEO candidates were rated as more suitable for leadership than less talkative ones, but quieter female candidates were rated more highly. Ladies, it seems like we still have a way to go toward that glass ceiling -- even in Congress!

Hey, I thought you were addressing Drug Free when you wrote, "OMG shut up" I was just agreeing with you when I said Ditto. Thought you meant that Drug Free was just going on and on about something silly and not really important. Did you read the entire thing Drug Free wrote. I didn't. I agreed with you when you said OMG shut up. But I did think your reply to him was funny as could be. That's why I agreed with you. --------------NOW, would you listen to me. I'm going on and on as much as Drug Free. You may now tell me, OMG shut up, and I will

My wife and I listen to a lot of ppl and def men talk more. They cant keep their mouths shut, so ladies, watch yourself when speaking of others in front of a man. he will blab, and he will blab about you as well, in ALL areas of you life together.

Men...Worst Gossips Ever. No woman can last against men who have a grudge against her. Talk about group dynamics? Then look at a few men who group together to destroy a woman in her workplace, family, community, church etc. They dig up dirt, and manufacture more sh*t than any woman would ever dream of doing. Men are as Devious as they come.

Hhmmm..... men stone women for a lot less in Africa and the Middle East, and per recent reports, Indonesia, BUT-- only after gossiping about her to the point of inciting the necessary male-based quorum to require her 'mandatory rocking' or, burying her up to her neck in mud, then throwing rocks at her head. Men win the Malicious Gossips contest-hands down, the Dirtiest players anywhere.

?? What ? Islam is a religion--a religious philosophy that Some Males follow, But NOT All Males follow Islam , AND I know what a Male is. Don't take My answers to Your next level. I'm not part of Your perceptions.

Do you know of any non-Muslim men who bury women up to their necks and throw stones at their heads? Africa, the Middle East and Indonesia have one thing in common, and it's not how much the men gossip. It's a specific ideology. The women are punished for violating a specific set of laws, not because men are a bunch of loose-lipped gossips.

As for not being a part of my perceptions, I am afraid I don't understand. If I didn't perceive you, I could not have responded. Without perception, no Sodahead, no internet.

Sorry for taking things to my "next level", but it's a cool level, and the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the level boss. Good Luck! （ ´∀｀）

Since Islam is a male dominated religion/philosohy, I contend your well worded diatribe is full of hot air. Men Gossip. Islamic men gossip, as do Christian men, Buddhist men, in fact, men of ALL religions gossip. Atheist men gossip. Men of every nationality gossip. The desire to partake in, and listen to gossip is as much part of the male psychological make-up as it is for females. Do you gossip up there on your Flying Sphagetti Monster Level? Tell the truth, now, Zionosphere. ;-)

Again an individual trait, when you enable someone to talk you will find that the only people who talk and talk, are telling you complete lies.

However, In a social setting with an equal amount of men and women, it again depends on the individuals, but the outspoken man will get the preference as a males voice is louder and most often more easy on the ear.

All the guys I have around me talk too much. Sometimes I sit there and pretend i'm listening to them when really i'm not. My bf talks a lot too when sometimes I like the silence. I'm a talker as well but... I don't think as much

I usually just stare striaght ahead or continue doing whatever I'm doing with answers like mmhmm. I have a lot of people that talk at me rather then too me. Some are smart enough to say "You're not listening are you?". The others are clueless to their own BS and generally just want to feel like their talking about their issues with someone. Those people are usually co-workers I dont care about.